Meetings & Events
Monthly business meetings of the Board are held on each first Thursday of the month at 4:30 PM. Membership meetings are usually held on each third Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM. Unless otherwise announced, meetings will be held at the Stafford County Administrative Center located at 1300 Courthouse Road at the corner of US Hwy 1.
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February 2023
Discover Stafford Scavenger Hunt
Join the Hunt: February 1 - May 1 Get to know Stafford County with the Discover Stafford Scavenger Hunt! Register online or pick up a paper booklet at your favorite library branch to locate historic and cultural markers throughout Stafford. Get a souvenir badge when you sign up for the challenge. Find 15 sites and get a souvenir key chain - find all 30 to be entered into valuable raffle prize drawings! For all ages. See raffle prize drawings below.…
Find out more »Influence of George Washington and His Father on Stafford
With Jane Conner Jane will talk about the profound impact the Washington family had on Stafford County. This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.
Find out more »March 2023
Stafford Women in the Military
With Donna Sayer of the DAR This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.
Find out more »April 2023
History of the Career and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Program in Stafford County
with Joseph Cardello This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.
Find out more »May 2023
The Stories Behind Stafford’s Road and Place Names
with Jerrilynn MacGregor As you drive through Stafford County, ever wonder how the various roads or areas got their name? Join us and find out! This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.
Find out more »June 2023
Monthly Presentation TBD
TBD This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.
Find out more »July 2023
Annual SCHS Picnic
Members Only – Join now for FREE! Please bring a dish to share.
Find out more »August 2023
Palmer Hayden
with Casey Clark Palmer C. Hayden, born in Widewater, was an American painter who depicted African-American life, landscapes, seascapes, and African influences. He sketched, painted in both oils and watercolors, and was a prolific artist of his era. He came to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance. This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you…
Find out more »September 2023
Monthly Presentation TBD
TBD This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.
Find out more »October 2023
Stafford Law and Order
with Daniel M. Chichester This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.
Find out more »November 2023
Monthly Presentation TBD
TBD This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.
Find out more »December 2023
Annual Stafford Historical Society Christmas Party
Members and Guests Only. The Christmas party will be held at the Rowser Building, Room A. The SCHS provides napkins, plates, cutlery, and beverages. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. NOTE THE NEW TIME THIS YEAR! We'll be meeting on Sunday, December 17, at 2:00pm instead of an evening party in hopes that more members will be available to attend.
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